The B.Ed. Educational Management programme is a unique blend of courses in Educational Administration and Educational Planning, unified under the course code EDM. This interdisciplinary approach is aimed at producing graduates who are both theoretically grounded and practically proficient in managing and planning education across all levels—primary, secondary, tertiary—and in Ministries of Education and related agencies. The programme also equips students to manage classroom settings effectively to enhance teaching and learning outcomes. Graduates are prepared for diverse roles, ranging from school administrators to educational policy makers, with the capability to function in public, private, and non-governmental educational environments.
This degree programme focuses on the development of managerial competencies required for effective operation within educational institutions and systems. Students gain deep insights into the dynamics of human behavior, interrelationships, and how these influence educational environments. By merging theory with practice, the curriculum prepares prospective managers to anticipate, interpret, and guide the behaviour of individuals and groups within the education sector.
Coursework is designed to emphasize IT-driven management, intelligence quotient (IQ), and emotional intelligence (EI), while providing cognitive, affective, and psychomotor development. The programme incorporates practicum, laboratory demonstrations, and a double specialization structure, allowing students to combine Educational Management with a subject from the Sciences, Social Sciences, or Arts.
Graduates emerge with the necessary skills to contribute meaningfully to the administration of educational institutions, as well as to participate actively in policy formulation, implementation, and evaluation at various levels. The emphasis on practical learning ensures they are not just equipped with theoretical understanding but also with the capability to apply knowledge in real-world settings.
AWARD TITLE
B.Ed
START DATE
September 2025
DURATION
4 years
STUDY MODE
Full-time
CAMPUS
Nigeria, Lokoja
Learning Methods:
Lectures and interactive classroom instruction
Case studies on educational planning and administration
Group discussions and reflective seminars
School-based practicum and administrative field visits
Digital and ICT-driven instructional sessions
Supervised teaching practice and classroom management exercises
Final year research project and report writing
Assessment Structure:
Written examinations
Continuous assessments (assignments, quizzes, and reflective journals)
Presentations and role-play on administrative scenarios
School-based practicum reports
Research project evaluation and oral defense
Peer and supervisor appraisals during teaching practice
Educational Administrator
School Principal or Vice Principal
Education Officer in Ministries or Agencies
Policy Planner in Education
Curriculum Supervisor
Human Resource Manager in Education Sector
Consultant in Educational Development
Classroom Teacher
Programme Coordinator for NGOs or Education-based Projects
Digital Learning Manager
UTME (4-Year Programme):
Candidates must have five credit-level passes at SSCE or equivalent, including English Language and Mathematics, along with any three relevant subjects, depending on their intended subject combination (Sciences, Social Sciences, or Arts). They must also attain an acceptable score in the UTME.
Direct Entry (3-Year Programme):
Applicants must possess:
Five credit passes in SSCE including English and Mathematics.
Two Advanced Level passes in relevant subjects; OR
NCE with passes in two major subjects; OR
A merit-level pass in a relevant diploma programme; OR
Two passes at the IJMB or equivalent; OR
NCE, OND, NBC/NTC, or City & Guilds for B.Ed. (Technology) applicants.
Candidates applying for admission into 100 level undergraduate programmes must possess a minimum of five (5) ‘O’ level credit passes at not more than two (2) sittings in WASC, GCE, NECO or its equivalent. Awaiting result is also accepted.
Candidates applying for Direct Entry into 200 level must possess the following
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